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Bobby Orr turns 66 on Thursday. Why isn’t this a Boston holiday?

One of the most recognizable faces in NHL history, the former Bruins Hall of Fame defenseman has had a long history as a corporate spokesperson, from credit cards to boots, to….well, more credit cards. When it comes to lending his face for an advertisement, he’s not exactly Peyton Manning, but he’s suitable in his own right.

About the Author

Eric Wilbur is a Boston.com sports columnist who is still in awe of what Dana Kiecker pulled off that one time in Toronto. He lives in the Boston area with his wife and three children. Comments and suggestions for the best Buffalo wing spots are encouraged.

Tom Haines

, staff travel writer at The Boston Globe, checks in regularly at Boston.com with reflections from his travels. During more than a decade as a journalist, Tom has reported on economics, politics and culture in dozens of countries and five continents.